Southern Cal 31,illinois 16

September 14, 1986|By Ken Paskman

QUARTERBACK RODNEY PEETE threw for one touchdown and ran for the clinching score in the closing moments as Southern Cal (1-0) beat Illinois (1-1). After the Illini had pulled to 21-16 in the fourth quarter, Peete ran 32 yards for a touchdown with 3:27 remaining. Peete also threw a 26-yard touchdown pass in the first half.